GETTING TO PAKISTAN

Travelers entering Pakistan

The WHO has declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Currently, the Government is making all-out efforts to deal with a rapidly evolving situation which is a challenge, not only for Pakistan but the whole world – and ensuring that we take proactive, comprehensive, and coordinated steps to bring back our nationals who wish to return to Pakistan.


For International Travelers, please view the detailed travel guidelines by clicking here. The complete SOPs for traveling to Pakistan can be found on the page here.

Travelers Entering Pakistan must

  • Provide traveler contact information through:
    • The PassTrack mobile app or
    • An accessible web-based form
  • Undergo screening by a health official
  • Provide a certificate of negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test (see below)

Mandatory COVID-19 RT-PCR Required Prior to Travel

Starting 5th October 2020, all International Travelers coming to Pakistan have to follow these instructions . The countries in Category A are exempted from mandatory COVID-19 testing, Countries in Category B will require a mandatory negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test that has to be taken within 72 hours of the travel date, and the countries in Category C are restricted and are only allowed as per guidelines by NCOC.

Pass Track App

Use this mobile app to speed up your arrival process in Pakistan and spend less time with immigration and public health officers. Submit your information easily and securely using the app within 48 hours before arriving in Pakistan.

The App Helps You To

  • Provide mandatory information that's required for entry into Pakistan
  • Reduce your wait time and points of contact at the airport
  • Provide the Government of Pakistan with voluntary updates and the development of any symptoms during the 14 days after arriving in Pakistan.
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Currency

The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is divided into 100 paisa. Larger shops and hotels commonly accept credit cards, and ATMs are available in big cities. Banking hours are generally 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, but close earlier on Fridays and on weekends. Bargaining is expected in street markets and small stores.

Language

Urdu is the official language, but English is widely spoken and understood. There are also several regional languages and local dialects.

Electricity

Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. Round two- or three-pin plugs are used.

Passport/Visa Note:Visa:

All foreign passport holders require a visa issued in their country of origin (or the nearest consulate if there is no diplomatic representation) to enter Pakistan. A return ticket and all documents needed for next destination are required. All visitors are advised to carry a photocopy of their passport, including the Pakistani visa, at all times. If the stay exceeds 30 days, passengers must register within 30 days at the Immigration Head Office. It is highly recommended that passports have at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Temporary and emergency passports are not accepted. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.

 

 

Currency

The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is divided into 100 paisa. Larger shops and hotels commonly accept credit cards, and ATMs are available in big cities. Banking hours are generally 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, but close earlier on Fridays and on weekends. Bargaining is expected in street markets and small stores.

Language

Urdu is the official language, but English is widely spoken and understood. There are also several regional languages and local dialects.

Electricity

Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. Round two- or three-pin plugs are used.

Passport/Visa Note:Visa:

All foreign passport holders require a visa issued in their country of origin (or the nearest consulate if there is no diplomatic representation) to enter Pakistan. A return ticket and all documents needed for next destination are required. All visitors are advised to carry a photocopy of their passport, including the Pakistani visa, at all times. If the stay exceeds 30 days, passengers must register within 30 days at the Immigration Head Office. It is highly recommended that passports have at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Temporary and emergency passports are not accepted. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.

 

 

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